Achieving Steady Work Among Adults With Autism Through Specialized Employment Program
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder focused on measuring Neurodiversity, ASD, Employment, Neurodiverse
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Moderately functioning group of participants:
- Males and females with ASD
- Between the ages of 18-55
- No significant current psychosocial stressors per history
- Able to travel to work independently
- Attended either an internship program, pre-employment training, or both
- Possess an IQ between 60 and 90
High functioning group of participants:
- Males and females with ASD
- Between the ages of 18-55
- No significant current psychosocial stressors per history
- Able to travel to work independently
- Attended either an internship program, pre-employment training, or both
- Possess a college degree
- Possess an IQ of 90 or above
Exclusion criteria:
- DSM-5 diagnosis of other severe psychiatric disorder such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
Sites / Locations
- Stanford University School of MedicineRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Neurodiversity at Work (NaW) Group
Neurodiversity at Work - Delayed Start (NaW-DS)
Individuals in this group will receive a 6-week Autism at Work pre-employment training. Upon onboarding, each individual will be supported by a team manager, a team buddy, a peer mentor, a job/life skills coach, a vocational rehabilitation counselor, and a personal counselor. Ongoing support for members of support circles will be provided during the 12 weeks immediately after onboarding.
Participants in this group will receive typical orientation for neurotypical employees after onboarding. The support of peer mentor, job/life skills coach, vocational rehabilitation counselor, and a personal counselor will start 6 months after onboarding. Managers, co-workers, team buddies and mentors for all recruited and hired employees in both groups will receive the same specialized training to enhance their abilities to work with individuals with ASD.